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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.11, 438.99 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.11, 438.99 and 146.59 is: 219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.11 : 438.99 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.11/438.99 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.11x = 438.99 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.11x = 64,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,351.54/293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.55

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